www.WirelessFederation.com/news: China Telecom is reportedly in talks with Palm to offer Palm Pre smartphone in China, joining the race among mobile operators to add 3G subscribers by offering attractive handsets. Along with Palm, the operator is still in talks Research In Motion to offer BlackBerry.
China Telecom knows it needs good handsets to attract more 3G users, the representative said. Nokia also plans to launch a 3G handset with China Telecom this year, and Motorola may launch two, she said.
The Chinese operators are also planning to offer low-priced handsets to attract 3G subscribers. China Telecom and its distributors have ordered 4 million 3G phones from handset makers to sell in China, and most will be priced between 500 yuan ($73) and 1,000 yuan, the company representative said.
www.WirelessFederation.com/news: Following Vodafone Malta’s introduction of its prepaid mobile Internet service, making it the first company in Malta to offer the option, the company is now introducing tailor-made prepaid packages with BlackBerry smartphones.
The prepaid BlackBerry® Internet Service from Vodafone offers unlimited e-mail, unlimited Internet browsing and BlackBerry® Messenger. The packages available for purchase are e20 for unlimited data usage expiring after 30 days and e7 for unlimited data usage expiring after seven days.
As a special launch incentive, Vodafone is also offering its prepaid customers a special discounted price on the BlackBerry Storm smartphone of e450 instead of e565, which also includes three months free prepaid BlackBerry Internet Service.
The prepaid BlackBerry Internet Service from Vodafone enables customers to connect to people and places and includes features to help the subscriber remain in touch from almost anywhere. With e-mail and text messaging, instant messaging and social networking applications such as Facebook and MySpace, customers can easily stay in touch with their colleagues, family and friends while on the go.
“We’re pleased to offer our customers BlackBerry smartphones with the flexibility, value and benefits on a prepaid service. One simply has to purchase the Internet bundles from Vodafone’s website,” said Rachael Demicoli, Marketing Executive at Vodafone Malta.
The prepaid BlackBerry solution works with Vodafone prepaid SIM cards. The data within the bundle includes only local usage. Terms and conditions apply. For more information, contact Vodafone Customer Service on 247 from your Vodafone mobile or dial 999 99247 from any other line. Alternatively, visit www.vodafone.com.mt or visit one of Vodafone’s retail outlets.
www.WirelessFederation.com/news: Cable&Wireless Worldwide and Research In Motion (RIM) today announced the availability of the BlackBerry® solution to Cable&Wireless customers in the UK.
The BlackBerry solution brings together smartphones, software and services to allow Cable&Wireless customers in the UK easy wireless access to email, phone, messaging, social networking, calendar, web, multimedia and other business and lifestyle applications. Cable&Wireless customers will now be able to enjoy the freedom and productivity benefits of using BlackBerry® smartphones to stay connected to people and information on the go.
Customers can take advantage of Cable&Wireless’ FMC proposition when using a BlackBerry smartphone. This allows mobile services to be delivered over a fixed IP network – converging fixed and mobile services onto a single wireless device. Business users benefit from the ease and simplicity of a streamlined data network with one number, one voicemail and one bill. The FMC technology also lets a mobile device act as a landline when the user is inside the office, transferring traffic to the fixed voice network, and costing the same amount as a landline call. When the user is outside of the building, they seamlessly roam onto a national mobile network.
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www.WirelessFederation.com/news: China Telecom, the Chinese mobile operator, has reportedly confirmed that for the first time the operator will launch RIM BlackBerry and PalmTreo. It was in 2006, that China Mobile introduced that BlackBerry handset but was unable to promote the services strongly. With the advantages in the government and corporate markets, China Telecom is more suitable for BlackBerry’s promotion.
In addition, BlackBerry adopts the CDMA technology in its North America base camp and China Telecom operates the CDMA network in China, which is the basis of the two parties’ cooperation.
www.WirelessFederation.com/news: Pleasingly different communications provider Nawras today announced another first for Oman with the launch of its latest innovative offer. During the holy month of Ramadan all Nawras customers will be able to call a Nawras number they choose, such as a close friend or family member, all day from 5 a.m. until 5 p.m. for a one-off daily fee of only RO 2. Once the RO 2 fee is paid for the day all calls to the selected Nawras number will be free until 5pm.
Aziz Al-Harrasi, Consumer Segment Manager, said “this is truly a great offer for Nawras customers. To be able to call a friend or family member on the Nawras network for up to 12 hours per day for only RO 2 is incredible value. For
customers with a lot to say this would equate to only 2.8 Bz per minute! We hope this will be beneficial to families with friends or family members spread across the Sultanate, enabling them to get closer to each other during the holy month of Ramadan.”
Ajel, Postpaid customers simply need to send a free SMS to 90606 listing only the specific Nawras number they are requesting to call as part of the offer. Mousbak, Prepaid customers simply dial *141# followed by language, tariff options, F&F, and then select the Ramadan offer from the available bundles. Customers will receive a SMS message to confirm that the number they have selected has been set-up correctly and that the RO 2 charge has been made to their account. Once confirmation has been received customers will be able to make as many calls as they like to their selected number without any additional cost, until that day’s subscription ends at 5pm. The offer is limited to 1 Nawras number per customer per day, however customers may select a different number to call on each day they subscribe to the promotion. (more…)
www.WirelessFederation.com/news: Etihad Etisalat (Mobily) announced the new price reductions on two models of Blackberry handsets, which are available in all outlets around the Kingdom; the price reduction covers the two models, BlackBerry Bold 9000 and BlackBerry Curve 8900. Both devices support the BIS service which customer could activate at any time.
The new prices will be available to consumers starting from Thursday morning the 20th of Aug 2009. The BlackBerry Bold 9000 will be introduced with a new competitive price of 2575 SR instead of the origin price which is 2800SR, while the BlackBerry Curve 8900 will be 1975 SR instead of 2299 SR.
The new prices of the BlackBerry devices will contribute in facilitating it’s acquisition especially for individuals who needs to communicate all day long with their friends over chat applications like (BlackBerry messenger, Windows Live messenger, Yahoo! Messenger, Google talk) and up to 10 email accounts could be installed including (Microsoft outlook, MSN, AOL mail, windows live, POP3, IMAP4, Hotmail, Gmail, and Yahoo email) with an optional BlackBerry email. Furthermore, a variety of social media and networking software clients are available to allow BlackBerry users to have instant updates from their face book and Twitter accounts. (more…)
www.WirelessFederation.com/news: Following the positive feedback on its two-month free SMS offer with every Knock Out tariff plan application, Vodafone Malta is extending this offer until 15 September 2009.
New and existing Vodafone Prepaid customers applying for any one of the Knock Out Pay Monthly plans until this date will get two months of free SMS to all Vodafone numbers. Furthermore, Vodafone customers can also benefit from greater discounts on mobile phones and an even larger choice of free phones. Depending on their choice of tariff, customers can get up to 100 per cent off any mobile phone they choose.
Vodafone has also recently extended its bundles of minutes to its existing and new customers on the Knock Out plans. Customers on the Lightweight Plan are getting 200 minutes instead of the previous 120 minutes. Middleweight Plan customers get 400 minutes instead of 240 minutes and the Heavyweight plan customers get 800 minutes instead of the previous 480 minutes. These plans start from as little as e20 per month.
Further information may be accessed through www.vodafone.com.mt. Alternatively, call Customer Service on 247 from your Vodafone connection or dial 9999 9247 from any other line. Terms and conditions apply.
www.WirelessFederation.com/news: Verizon Wireless has introduced a new promotion dubbed as buy-one-get-one-free promotion for Research In Motion’s BlackBerry devices. This promotion is further expanded to other devices including netbooks and PC cards.
Verizon spokeswoman Brenda Raney said that if customers buy a BlackBerry 8703e, 8830, Curve, Storm, Pearl Flip or Tour they can get another device of equal or lesser value for free after any applicable rebates.
www.WirelessFederation.com/news: Orange, the sole integrated operator in Jordan, and Research In Motion, a global leader in wireless innovation, are pleased to launch the BlackBerry® Bold™ smartphone in Jordan.
The BlackBerry Bold smartphone supports tri-band HSDPA high-speed networks around the world and comes with integrated GPS and Wi-Fi®, as well as a rich set of multimedia capabilities. Featuring a lustrous black exterior, satin chrome finished frame and stylish leatherette backplate, the BlackBerry Bold is a symbol of accomplishment and aspiration. Its stunning display, sophisticated user interface and newly designed full-QWERTY keyboard, make the BlackBerry Bold a ‘must have’ for power users and business professionals.
“The BlackBerry Bold is an impressive new addition to our portfolio of BlackBerry smartphones,” commented Mr. Mickael Ghossein, GCEO of Orange Jordan, “We are keen to help our Orange Jordan customers experience the most up to date technology through the offers and products we are launching.” (more…)
www.WirelessFederation.com/news:
• Call anywhere in the world for effectively AED 1 per minute as part of included international minutes bundle
• Customers get double the value of what they pay every month with two Business Super Plan options tailored to varied levels of mobile usage: Business Super Plan 150 and Business Super Plan 300
• One world, one rate on all incoming calls while roaming in most international destinations – AED 1.25 per minute
• Best BlackBerry® offer in the market – BlackBerry® Unlimited national data service for AED 100 per month
• 50% discount on all national calls within a business
• Pay by the Second billing system
As part of its efforts to transform business communications solutions in the UAE, du today announced the launch of the Business Super Plan, a new mobile plan for small and medium enterprises (SME). The Business Super Plan provides unparalleled flexibility, transparency and performance with exceptional benefits like the freedom to call anywhere in the world, anytime, for effectively AED 1 per minute as part of an included international minutes bundle; one rate on all incoming calls while roaming; the best BlackBerry® offer in the UAE; a 50% discount on calls within a business; and Pay by the Second billing on all outgoing calls from the UAE.
The Business Super Plan streamlines SMEs’ mobile communications spending and offers excellent value to diverse SME categories. du is offering two Business Super Plan options tailored to varied levels of mobile usage:
Business Super 150: Customers pay AED 150 per month and receive AED 150 in international minutes and AED 150 in national minutes, every month, thereby getting double the value of what they pay on a monthly basis.
Business Super 300: Customers pay AED 300 every month and receive AED 300 in international minutes and AED 300 in national minutes, every month, thereby getting double the value of what they pay on a monthly basis.
“We have an in-depth understanding of the telecom requirements of SMEs in the UAE, and our pioneering Business Super Plan brings a wide array of benefits to SME owners looking for a flexible, affordable mobility package that simplifies and reduces their mobile spend,” said Farid Faraidooni, EVP Commercial, du. “SMEs are a rapidly-growing market segment in the UAE with big aspirations, and du is proud to offer a mobile plan tailored to their needs. From included bundles of minutes every month to no-hassle flat rates for international calling, plus the best BlackBerry deal in the market, we have designed a plan as value-conscious and business savvy as SMEs themselves.”